News & Insights Across Asia
Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of Asia and beyond, featuring film, music, art, theater, and lifestyle trends that shape global culture.
Asia blends tradition and technology as Shang Dynasty culture revives, Langzhong preserves door god paintings, celadon porcelain gains new attention, and the AI market heats up.
The Dong people’s pipa songs, recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, are revitalizing tourism in Wanzhai Village, Guizhou.
The film ‘Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force’ highlights Shang Dynasty culture, boosting cultural tourism in Anyang with performances and exhibitions showcasing its rich heritage.
Discover the historic Xizongbu Hutong in Beijing, showcasing traditional siheyuan architecture and rich imperial history.
China’s thriving film and cultural tourism industries are driving growth and upgrades in the service consumer market, with booming box office revenues and increased cultural activities.
Discover Wangfujing, Beijing’s iconic shopping street, where modern retail meets rich history. From high-end malls to traditional snack streets, it’s a vibrant blend of old and new.
Explore how Chinese films like ‘Ne Zha 2’ and ‘Creation of the Gods II’ are gaining global popularity, alongside cultural exhibitions and the debut of giant pandas in Washington DC.
Marvel’s latest film struggles at the box office while Chinese animated hit Ne Zha 2 breaks records, highlighting shifting audience preferences and evolving global film dynamics.
Discover the top travel destinations inspired by the hit animated film ‘Ne Zha 2’, starting with the Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan Province.
Discover Guangfu Ancient City in Handan, a 2,600-year-old marvel known for its rich heritage and as the cradle of tai chi.
Shanghai’s Minhang Museum showcases a chiwei artifact that inspired the stunning architectural designs in the animated film “Ne Zha 2,” attracting numerous visitors.
Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre’s ‘The Legend of the White Snake’ triumphs at the 2024 Asian Arts Awards, showcasing traditional Chinese opera on the global stage.
Chinese animation ‘Ne Zha 2’ breaks into global box office top 10, sparking cultural tourism and merchandising trends worldwide.
Discover the enduring tradition of kite flying in Beijing, a springtime activity with roots stretching back over 2,000 years, symbolizing peace and cultural heritage.
Discover Asia’s latest cultural events: the release of Ne Zha 2 in Hong Kong and Macao, a Bostonian’s Hanfu showcase, ASEAN’s first visa-free visit to Yunnan, and Shanghai’s fascinating snake exhibit.
China launches its ‘Travel with Chinese Films’ campaign in Hong Kong and Macao, leveraging blockbuster movies like ‘Ne Zha 2’ to boost tourism.
The success of “Ne Zha 2” is driving a surge in cultural tourism and merchandise sales in the Chinese mainland, showcasing the region’s rich culture to global audiences.
Discover the Grand Song of the Dong, a polyphonic tradition that enriches the background music of ‘Ne Zha 2’ and highlights the cultural heritage of the Dong people.
China’s 2025 Spring Festival travel rush, known as Chunyun, concluded with a record-breaking 9.025 billion cross-regional trips, marking the largest holiday travel movement in the country’s history.
Chinese blockbuster ‘Creation of the Gods II’ expands its global reach with a successful screening in South Africa, showcasing the growing influence of Asian cinema on the world stage.
